Goodyear Supply Chain Rotational Program
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is looking for talented leaders to add to its global leadership depth and play a role in the current and future success of the organization. The co-op / intern program provides students with practical work experience in one of many diverse areas. The program allows students to gain a better understanding of the various job opportunities available throughout Goodyear. In addition to challenging, engaging and interesting work assignments, students have the opportunity to meet and interact with students from other universities at work and outside of work. Tours of Goodyear facilities are arranged to help students learn more about the business. Goodyear leaders interact with students to help them begin to think about significant business issues and career options. Students even have the opportunity to speak with the Goodyear Senior Leadership Team.
Function Overview and Project Tasks / Responsibilities
The goal of the Supply Chain Rotational Program (SCRP) is to build our next generation of Supply Chain professionals. The program is designed to develop high caliber individuals into future leaders in Supply Chain or Operations Management. Our participants get the opportunity to gain high level visibility to leadership and create significant impact within a global manufacturing organization. They gain experience learning Supply Chain management tools, leading meetings and business reviews, presenting to Senior Leadership and driving continuous improvement projects. Graduates of the Goodyear SCRP are developed as the talent pipeline for many roles and areas including but not limited to :
New Associates entering the Supply Chain Rotational Program will rotate through a series of 3-5 assignments, each approximately 6 months in duration, within the following functional areas : Demand Planning, Customer Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business Process Excellence and Logistics and Warehousing. Examples of Rotational Responsibilities include :
Requirements
Bachelor's in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field (Preferred Supply Chain or Logistics)
Minimum 3.0 overall GPA required
Intellectual curiosity with a drive for root-cause analysis
Continuous Improvement mentality and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and accomplish goals simultaneously
Strong analytical and data management skills
Demonstrated leadership and growth potential
Ability to thrive in a team environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Capable of interacting with all organization levels from entry level Associates to Senior Leadership
Strong desire and motivation to develop a career in Supply Chain
Co-op or Intern Experience in Supply Chain fields a plus
Multi-lingual is a plus
To Apply
It is required that you go to
campus.goodyear.com
to be eligible for this position. A profile may be created for each position applied. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Goodyear is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.
Supply Chain Associate • Akron, OH, US